This pada continues the discussion of liberation by describing the condition of the knower of Brahman after death. It explains the process by which the realised soul transcends the limitations of the body and enters into its true nature. The emphasis is on the final release from the cycle of birth and death.
A central teaching is the path taken by the knower at the time of death. The sutras describe a gradual ascent through stages such as light, day, and higher realms, guided by divine forces. This path leads to Brahman and ensures that the knower does not return to earthly existence.
The pada also clarifies that this journey is not merely physical but symbolic of the soul’s movement from limitation to freedom. The stages represent the shedding of all conditions and the progressive realisation of one’s true nature as Brahman.
Another important point is the distinction between those who attain immediate realisation and those who reach Brahman gradually through this path. Both ultimately achieve liberation, but the process differs depending on the depth of knowledge attained during life.
Overall, this pada explains the transition from embodied existence to complete liberation. It shows that the knower of Brahman, freed from ignorance and karma, reaches the highest state and does not return to the cycle of rebirth.
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